“Vivendi Universal Games and Fox Interactive have announced a new agreement that gives VU the right to publish and distribute all Fox video games currently in development. The agreement, which grants VU the ability to publish games based on The Simpsons and Buffy, expands a smaller co-publishing deal the two companies signed in 2001. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Though we’ve had great success over the years with both home-grown and acquired properties, this deal presents terrific opportunities and the best business model for our content,” said Fox Interactive president Steve Bersch. “We feel certain that our games, and the Fox properties they are based upon, will be best served through this expanded relationship with Vivendi Universal. We have some fantastic games coming and believe this is the right step toward helping them reach their greatest potential in the marketplace. With this deal, Fox Interactive will join VU’s already expansive line of publishing labels, which includes Blizzard, Sierra, Black Label and Universal Interactive.” Read More >>>
